sublimate

Plural: sublimates

Noun

the product of vaporization of a solid
A product obtained by sublimation.

Verb

direct energy or urges into useful activities
make more subtle or refined
remove impurities from, increase the concentration of, and separate through the process of distillation
change or cause to change directly from a solid into a vapor without first melting
vaporize and then condense right back again
To heat (a substance) in a container so as to convert it into a gas which then condenses in solid form on cooler parts of the container.
To change (a solid substance) into a gas without breaking down or passing through the liquid state by heating it gently.
To heat (a substance) in a container so as to convert it into a gas which then condenses in solid form on cooler parts of the container.
To change (a substance) from a gas into a solid through sublimation.
To refine (something) until it disappears or loses all meaning.
To modify (the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct) in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of (such an instinct) into some acceptable activity.
To obtain (something) through, or as if through, sublimation.
To purify or refine (a substance).
Synonym of sublime.
To raise (someone) to a high office or status; to dignify, to elevate, to exalt.
Synonym of sublime.
To raise something to a state of excellence; to improve.
Of a substance: to change from a solid into a gas without passing through the liquid state, with or without being heated.
Of a substance: to change from a gas into a solid without passing through the liquid state.
To modify the natural expression of a sexual or primitive instinct in a socially acceptable manner; to divert the energy of such an instinct into some acceptable activity.
Synonym of sublime (“to become higher in quality or status; to improve”).

Adjective Satellite

made pure

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English sublymate, from Latin sublīmātus, past participle of sublīmāre (“to raise, elevate”).

Synonyms

distill, make pure, purify, rarefy, sublime, subtilize

Scrabble Score: 13

sublimate: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
sublimate: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sublimate: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

sublimate: valid Words With Friends Word